Can lopatka mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, medium rare is called "Wu fen shu". Rare is "San fen shu" and well done is "Quan shu".

chuck primal · Russia

lopatka

Q: What is lopatka in Taiwan?

lopatka is the Russia retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Taiwan, the same cut is most often labeled jian jia rou.

Q: What is lopatka called in Taiwan?

Look for jian jia rou—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is lopatka from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Taiwan, this cut is jian jia rou.

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Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In Taiwanjian jia rou

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How to order steak doneness

Russia → Taiwan

rare	С кровью	→	San fen shu	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Wu fen shu	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Qi fen shu	60–65°C
well done	Хорошо прожаренный	→	Quan shu	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“lopatka” in Russia maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Taiwan, look for labels such as jian jia rou. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.